Alejandro Sanz's seventh studio album, No Es Lo Mismo, is a masterful blend of Latin pop and heartfelt emotion, released on 2 September 2003 by WEA Latina. This captivating record showcases Sanz's incredible talent as a singer-songwriter, with 18 tracks that take listeners on a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.
The album features a range of unforgettable songs, including the poignant "Hoy llueve, hoy duele", the uplifting "He sido tan feliz contigo", and the soulful "Regálame la silla donde te esperé". Sanz's soulful voice and poignant lyrics are perfectly complemented by the album's lush instrumentation and production, which was overseen by the acclaimed producer Lulo Pérez and Sanz himself.
No Es Lo Mismo was a critical and commercial success, and its impact was further amplified by Alejandro Sanz's subsequent tour, which was captured on DVD and features stunning live performances, including duets with Malú and Daniela Mercury. The album's release was followed by a special edition in 2004, which included additional tracks and behind-the-scenes footage.
With its release, No Es Lo Mismo marked a triumphant return for Alejandro Sanz, coming more than three years after his previous album, El Alma al Aire. The album's success cemented Sanz's status as one of the most talented and influential singer-songwriters in the Latin music scene, and its songs continue to resonate with fans around the world.